Wowie. One hot day after the next here. We’ve missed all the rain, even that nutty downpour/hail that happened in the village of Canton, didn’t make it to the farm.. We are seeing that in the stress of the nightshade family (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers). We spend so much time watering the more delicate and Continue reading
For an unnaturally warm spring and summer thus far, our past three Garden Mornings have intersected with rain and clouds. We’ve had smaller groups than usual due to the weather. While there’s nothing that we can do about that, we look ahead to upcoming hefty tasks. We encourage folks to come out on non-Garden Morning Continue reading
Did you know that littleGrasse is the only CSA in the area that allows members to choose the quantity of vegetables they take each week? If there is a bountiful crop we literally ‘share the harvest,’ and allow our members to decide how much of an item they would like to bring home. Membership with Continue reading
May came in soggy and chilly and went out with desert-like flair. Overall we are on schedule with all the planting, weeding and maintenance around the fields. Things are looking generally beautiful in our view and all members are welcome out for a stroll around anytime. Here’s some crop specific information. The Good: * The Continue reading
There’s an abundance of greens available currently in the garden. The bounty is available to households who have signed up for a You-Pick Greens share or a Homesteader Share. It’s an optional addition to extend the local eating season by 8 weeks total, before and and after the distribution season. Things to keep in mind Continue reading
The chicks have arrived! As for soil building techniques, rotating the chickens in our vegetable cultivation systems is one of our favorites. This is for multiple reasons. 1. They help convert a very common resource in the area, fallen leaves, into rich loamy humus. This has benefited the farm immensely and the year following chickens Continue reading
Rain or shine, come this Saturday to enjoy some of the social benefits of a community farm in your neighborhood. While the veggies we raise are distributed to the households who sign up for our shares, the good times are for everyone! We’ve rented a big ol’ tent and are filling it with music. We’re Continue reading
Where can you soak up the sunshine, sink seeds in the earth, chat with folks and share a delicious meal? The April Garden Morning at littleGrasse this Saturday! For us, the garden mornings are an incredible chance to truly experience first-hand the refreshing vigor of human power. We complete the tasks with a relaxed yet, Continue reading